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NCT05377372 Early Life Exposures Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease

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NCT ID NCT05377372
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Condition Sickle Cell Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-08-01
Primary Completion 2027-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Breastfeeding support groupObservation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2026-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study is being conducted to determine the relationship between early childhood exposures, such as Adverse Childhood Experiences, Social Determinants of Health and nutrition/breastfeeding, among children with sickle cell disease, and behavioral interventions aimed to reshape psychological resilience and lifestyle factors towards positive health outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * mother of infant with sickle cell disease * resides within the city of Birmingham, Alabama or in close proximity Exclusion Criteria: * prescribed teratogenic medications * no/limited internet access

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Brandi M Pernell, DNP, MSPH

✉ brandimcclain@uabmc.edu

📞 2058640238

Principal Investigator

Brandi M Pernell, DNP, MSPH

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05377372 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Sickle Cell Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05377372 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05377372 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at brandimcclain@uabmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05377372 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05377372 clinical trial?

NCT05377372 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Brandi M Pernell, DNP, MSPH at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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